Now that many of us are working from home we may no longer have set break times; this can mean a lot of extra snacking and mindless eating throughout the day.  If you have noticed that you’ve been eating more than usual or find it hard to stop walking to the fridge every 10 minutes, don't worry you are not alone! We have put together some great tips to help you to get your snacking under control whilst working from home. 

Thanks to the current COVID-19 situation, many of us have found ourselves cooped up indoors, maybe not being as active as we once were, and not eating as we once did.  You may have noticed that a very real and frustrating part of being in isolation is that your toilet habits have changed. Specifically that you're not going as often as you used to. If this sounds like you then keep on reading for our top tips to beat constipation!

You may have noticed that a very real and frustrating part of being in isolation is that your toilet habits have changed. Specifically that you're not going as often as you used to. If this sounds like you then keep on reading for our top tips to beat constipation!

• Fluid, fluid fluid - As a rough guide we should be aiming for around 2 - 2.5 Litres of water each day. Depending on your size, gender and activity level you may need more or less. 
• Get active - Just a 10 minute walk around the block is enough to get things moving. Active bodies lead to active bowels! 
• Fibre - Is essential for a happy gut. We should be having around 25 - 30g per day. Some great soluble fibre options are oats, legumes, pears, sweet potatoes, prunes, avocados and kiwi fruit. Insoluble fibre options are nuts, wholegrain breads and cereals, skin on fruit and vegetables.
• Cut back on processed foods - Eating too many highly processed foods such as chips, cakes and pies can lead to a sluggish gut.

Our dietitians are here to help ease your discomfort, contact us for a personalised plan to help you. If you have any other suggestions let us know! http://hardynutrition.com.au/online-booking.html 

Iron is an essential nutrient found in many different foods. Its primary role is to transport oxygen around the body. When you don’t consume enough iron you may feel fatigued, have pale skin or feel out of breath with minimal activity. Men and women have very different iron needs. Women in their reproductive years typically require more iron due to menstrual losses each month. 

So, with all that in mind where do we actually get iron from? 

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